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Help Defend Solar Energy: Extend the Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC)
Why? Solar energy is the most impactful renewable technology we have to invest in local communities and…
Pre-owned Paradise: Deschutes County, Oregon!
Secondhand. Worn. Hand-me-downs. Nearly new. Old. There are a lot of words for shopping used. Whatever you…
Rethink Waste Over the Holidays
It is estimated that between Thanksgiving and New Year’s, more than 1 million tons of additional waste…
Tips for Buying an EV at the end of the year
December is a great month to take advantage of the Federal EV Tax Credit. If you have…
Local Realtors share their take on the Home Energy Score
Proposed Mandate Will Shine a Light on Home Energy Use Submitted by: Abbie + Rick Sams, licensed…
Mandatory transparency, not mandatory change
Local Realtors share their take on the Home Energy Score Submitted by: Mike Tucker, licensed broker My…
Why Bend needs a Home Energy Score
Here at The Environmental Center, we care about the environment, climate change, and affordable housing each of…
Recycling might not be the answer by itself.
But it is part of the solution. Recycling! A positive and negative buzz word these days. I…
Common misconceptions about the Home Energy Score
For more background on what the Home Energy Score is, visit our previous blog post What is…
What is the Home Energy Score and why is it in the CCAP?
The Home Energy Score is a specific sub-action that is called out in Bend’s Community Climate Action…
Speak up for Bend’s Climate Action Plan
The Bend community needs to make itself clear to City Council: Adopt the Community Climate Action Plan…
Buying in Bulk: What’s the Big Deal?
In considering whether or not to buy in bulk, there are many pros. And in my book,…